Updates

As ITLD’s “Top 5” article series enters a new year, it’s time to look back at our most popular articles of 2025. Microsoft products were the stars of the show, including Whiteboard, Copilot, and OneNote. If you haven’t read these yet, now’s your chance as we start a...

The holiday season is all about giving, and what better gift is there than a little extra time and less stress in your work and classes? To help you wrap up the year with ease, the ITLD team has gathered five of our favorite tech tips and time-saving tricks. These...

Have you ever wanted to learn how Penn State manages its finances? Did you move into a role that involves tracking and reporting budgets for your unit? Have you recently traveled for the University and need to request reimbursement for your expenses?  If your answer...

As the veil between the digital and the spectral thins this Halloween, beware—some of Microsoft 365’s most powerful tools are hiding in the shadows, waiting to be awakened. In this “Trick or Tool” roundup, we’re shining a lantern on five underrated...

If you need tech support, Penn State’s IT Help Portal is your central hub for IT help across the University. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or staff, you can quickly get answers, track requests, and stay informed about service updates. Here are five key...

As the new semester quickly approaches, ensuring your Canvas course is ready is essential for creating a smooth and engaging experience for students. It is important to have a well-prepared course not only to support learning outcomes but also to minimize confusion...

As generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools like chatbots become more integrated into academic and administrative life, it’s important to pause and think about how we’re using them—and how we should be using them. Whether you're a faculty member exploring AI...

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant available to all Penn State faculty, staff, and students. As a user, you can enter prompts into Copilot, asking it to brainstorm ideas, generate content, summarize information, and more. To help you learn more about...

There’s no shortage of online training available. But finding the right resources that are practical, easy to use, and actually helpful for your day-to-day work? That’s where ITLD resources come in. Whether you're looking to master Penn State’s financial systems, up...